About the opportunity
Under the Sinergia+ project, UNDP is hiring an Operational Project Assistant (National Personnel Service Agreement – NPSA-4) to strengthen the Directorate of Legal Affairs of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) in Mexico. The position focuses on supporting the establishment and modification processes of priority Protected Natural Areas (ANP) by coordinating administrative activities, organizing public consultations, and integrating technical, legal, and administrative documentation. The contract duration is 6 months on a full-time schedule.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-4) contract for a duration of 6 months.
- Professional engagement within a United Nations development and conservation initiative.
Who can apply?
- High school diploma (Bachillerato) with at least 4 years of verifiable experience is strictly required.
- Undergraduate university studies in Law or related fields are not strictly required, but applicants holding them must have at least 1 year of experience in the legal framework for establishing Protected Natural Areas.
- Must be a Mexican citizen in full exercise of their rights, or a foreigner whose migratory status allows the performance of the role.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae or resume demonstrating required professional experience.
- Academic certificate (High school diploma or university degree documentation if applicable).
When to apply
- Date posted: October 21, 2026.
- Application deadline: October 28, 2026, at 03:59 UTC.
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud candidate portal via the provided requisition link.
- Submit your candidate profile and required documents before the closing deadline.
Additional information
- Requisition ID: 37666.
- Grade: NPSA-4.
- Practice Area: Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery.
- Required language: Spanish (Español).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with a background in environmental law, administrative procedures, and document management for conservation projects.
- Professionals with either a high school diploma plus four years of experience or an undergraduate degree in law plus one year of relevant experience.
- Applicants fluent in Spanish looking to contribute to biodiversity conservation and institutional strengthening within United Nations agencies in Mexico.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as a short-term, 6-month contract under national project execution arrangements.
- Applicants must hold valid Mexican citizenship or an appropriate work-authorised residency status in Mexico.
- The application window is extremely brief, closing on October 28, 2026.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for legal or administrative professionals aiming to gain direct experience within UN-backed environmental governance, natural resource management, and public policy implementation in Mexico.
Our take
Mexican citizens or eligible foreign residents with a legal or administrative background who meet the experience thresholds should apply immediately given the short recruitment window.
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